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1826-1864
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1865-1945
1865-1945
1897
- Creation of Messageries Hachette, a major book and print media distribution company in France.
1900
- Launch of the first bookstores on the Paris metro.
1905
- Acquisition of a 100% stake in AGLP, a wholesaler and retail bookseller with outlets in South America and the major European countries.
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1945-1980
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1981-1991
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1992-1999
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2000-2002
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2003-2006
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2007-2010
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2011-2013
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2014-2016
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2017-2021
Message from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
"The conversion of Lagardère SCA into a joint-stock company (société anonyme) with a Board of Directors in 2021 marked a new chapter in the Group's history. Our governance is now characterised by a calm and constructive relationship with our main shareholders, which reinforces the integrity and durability of our Group..."
The group's activities
The Group is structured around two priority divisions.
The group's values
Lagardère's values and corporate culture are founded on two pillars: its rich and varied history and the commitment of the people, past and present, who represent it.
